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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has published its expert opinions in support of EU-wide restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’), including fluorinated gases. The long-awaited opinions were drawn up by its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) on the proposed EU universal PFAS restriction. The proposal […]

Tens of thousands of dolphins, porpoises and whales (collectively known as cetaceans) are dying every year in European waters as a result of being bycaught in fishing gear – and some populations are coming perilously close to extinction. A new EIA report released today (6 May) reveals that the degree of bycatch is so serious […]

In another major win for Myanmar’s forests, a penalty order of €150,000 has been issued against a Dutch firm for using illicit Myanmar teak on Jeff Bezos’ superyacht Koru. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie OM) has confirmed it reached a settlement agreement with a “Dutch yacht builder” — named as Oceanco by Dutch newspaper […]

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Climate-damaging refrigerant gases – hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) – are illegally entering the EU inside cooling equipment, according to Dutch Customs

Royal Boogaerdt Timber broke the due diligence requirements of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) when it imported Myanmar teak, the Council of State in the Netherlands has confirmed.